Deco transfer plans at risk as Barcelona success across sections creates FFP complications | OneFootball

Everything suggests that FC Barcelona have some ambitious plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, when they would be looking to add some top-class players to bolster their chances of winning the next UEFA Champions League.

However, to make these signings, it is imperative for the Catalan side to return to the 1:1 rule. They are seemingly on track to get back to this status before the summer transfer window opens, and need to complete some specific tasks, like showing income of €32 million for the sale of VIP seats at the Spotify Camp Nou or close a sale of a player to ensure they do not end the current year on a loss.

Meanwhile, SPORT notes that they are also facing a peculiar situation, in which their sporting success can make getting back to this 1:1 rule harder for them. The Spanish outlet cites Catalunya Radio to highlight that the expenses of women’s and youth teams also impact the first team’s wage bill, and this can impact the club in their bid to return to the 1:1 rule.

The Barcelona Women’s team is currently a semi-finalist in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, while the Blaugranes also have their handball team in the EHF Champions League quarter-final. Winning these competitions would mean more bonuses and raises for players and coaches of these teams.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have also adopted a new policy for their youth ranks, where both the wages and the release clauses of their players increase as they meet certain objectives, like getting promoted over the youth leagues, making it to the first team, or winning trophies. This can also have an impact on the club’s efforts to get back to the 1:1 status.